'Chesty' Puller Part III: The final encounters of a man of medal

Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller was one of the Marine Corps’ great characters. In the last of a 3-part series, Puller leaves behind the uniform but has some continuing personal battles.

By Ron Van Stockum

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm (Updated: March 23, 7:22 am)

Captain Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, USMC, whom I had first encountered as my instructor at Marine Corps Basic School in Philadelphia in 1937-38, had actively sought combat assignments.

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